Charges not likely in Kittery accident that killed Somersworth man

KITTERY, Maine — Criminal charges are not expected in connection with a motorcycle accident Saturday morning that killed a Somersworth man.

Christopher Flayhan, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on Brave Boat Harbor Road just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

In a press release issued by Chief Paul Callaghan Monday afternoon, police believe Flayhan’s 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling north when it crossed the center line and struck the front driver’s side of a 1997 Ford F150 traveling south.

The F150, which was being operated by Tim Pickett, 60, of Eliot, sustained moderate front-end damage. Picket and his passenger were uninjured.

Flayhan’s motorcycle received extensive front end damage. Police also said Flayhan was wearing a helmet.

The accident remains under investigation. Accident reconstructionists from the York Police Department and the Maine State Police are assisting with the investigation.